FileSearchTCP

FileSearchTCP is a high-performance, multi-threaded TCP server designed for fast and efficient string search operations within large text files. The server supports concurrent connections, real-time file updates, and secure communication via SSL. It is optimized for speed and built to function as a Linux service.

Features

• Multi-threaded TCP Server Handles unlimited concurrent connections.
• Configurable File Path Reads the search file path from a configuration file.
• Efficient String Search Finds exact string matches within large files (up to 250,000 rows).
• Real-time File Updates Optional REREAD_ON_QUERY mode for dynamic file changes.
• Optimized Performance Designed for low-latency execution.
• Debug Logging Tracks search queries, IP addresses, execution time, and timestamps.
• Security Focused Includes buffer overflow protection and SSL authentication.
• Linux Service Support Runs as a system daemon.

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Installation

Prerequisites

• Linux-based system
• Python 3.8+
• OpenSSL (for SSL support)
• pip (Python package manager)

Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/SymonMuchemi/FileSearchTCP.git
cd FileSearchTCP

Install Dependencies

pip install -r requirements.txt

Author

👤 Symon Muchemi